People watch a performance at Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. Seven theaters reopened to the public on Friday in Wuhan. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
WUHAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Major troupes in central China's Wuhan resumed their offline performances on Friday, as seven theaters in the city once hit hard by COVID-19 epidemic reopened to the public amid tight epidemic prevention measures.
The theaters will limit visitor flow to no more than 30 percent of their maximum capacity in accordance with the epidemic prevention and control requirements. Audiences need to make reservations for the shows, according to the city's culture and tourism bureau.
"The resumption of the theatrical performances indicates that Wuhan is gradually returning to normal life," said Wang Li, an actress.
So far, major troupes in Wuhan have staged nearly 70 online performances on China's popular video sharing platforms, attracting 19.16 million viewers. Some shows will continue to be streamed live after the theaters resumed business, said the bureau.
People make registrations before entering Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
A woman receives a body temperature check and makes registration before entering Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
A staff member prepares to perform at Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
Staff members make preparations before a performance at Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
Actors prepare to perform at Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
People wait for a performance at Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
People watch a performance at Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
People watch a performance at Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
People watch a performance at Renmin theater in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)■
